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While the rest of Central Florida is searching for their giblets on Nov. 27, your date with a turkey could be as easy as driving to a local restaurant and being served. Here is a sampling of eateries open Thanksgiving Day. Many require reservations, so be sure to call ahead of time. Prices do not include tax and gratuity. Alfond Inn, Park Avenue Ballroom, 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park; 407-645-6604; thealfondinn.com: The 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thanksgiving Day buffet feast will include a display of antipasto and tapas, a selection of chilled salads and fruits, hot soup, chilled seafood, a local fall vegetable medley, carving stations with traditional turkey as well as sea-salt herb-crusted...

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While the rest of Central Florida is searching for their giblets on Nov. 27, your date with a turkey could be as easy as driving to a local restaurant and being served. Here is a sampling of eateries open Thanksgiving Day. Many require reservations, so be...

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